Senior Project Controller

ONEX River Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated construction firm in Canada is looking for a Senior Project Controller to manage and control project costs, create detailed cost reports, and ensure financial accuracy. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of experience in industrial construction, along with proficiency in project management software. This full-time position encompasses significant responsibilities including budgeting, cost analysis, and client invoicing.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience in accounting or project control in industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Control project costs and create Daily LEMs.
• Assist in developing cost control strategies.
• Monitor cost trends and communicate financial risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in related field

Tools

Sage

SharePoint

MS Office

Adobe

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Build More Than Just a Job

At ONEX River, our team is the foundation of our success. We’re skilled, hands-on professionals dedicated to every project, whether it’s industrial construction, fabrication at our Sturgeon County facility, or managing critical shutdowns. When you join us, you become part of a team that values hard work, dependability, and pride in what we do. Here, you’ll build more than just a career—you’ll gain valuable skills, create lasting connections, and contribute to meaningful projects. Together, we’re committed to delivering high-quality work that makes a real impact.

Who We Are

ONEX River is a proudly 100% Indigenous-owned construction company rooted in Sturgeon County. As a general contractor, with multiple construction services like Structural, Mechanical Construction, Scaffolding and Electrical, we bring hands-on expertise across a wide range of construction services, including assembly, installation, and specialized solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering quality, safety, and results you can count on. With a commitment to hard work and reliability, ONEX River has become a trusted partner in the oil and gas industry, focused on meeting each client’s unique needs with the highest standards of service.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Project Controller to join ONEX River Fabrication Shop. This full-time role will be responsible for controlling the project cost; this includes LEMs creation, planning, developing, controlling, client invoicing and forecasting the project's budget. Evaluating project and conducting cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Daily LEMs creation and submission to Project Managers.
• File and save 3rd party LEMs to project for costing.
• Assist with developing and implementing project cost control strategies, coding and methods.
• Collaborate and assist cost control team.
• Importing estimate/budgets into project software and tracking.
• Cost monitoring, control and closing.
• Analyze and control cost trends, reports on trends, and monitor cost.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate financial risks to the project manager.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed cost reports and assist project managers with forecasts.
• Create and issue invoices for project manager approval, including correspondence with Accounts Receivable and client clarification.
• Assist Project Managers with client specific cost related reports and forecasts.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Degree or Diploma in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 15+ years of proven experience as accountant, project controls or project coordinator within an industrial construction environment.
• Proficiency with various software such as Sage, SharePoint, MS Office, Adobe, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and/or via email.
• Preferred knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Application Instructions

ONEX River is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are filled by means of open competition where the selection is based on job-related skills, training, experience, and suitability. Final candidates will be asked to provide references. The results of the reference check must be acceptable to ONEX River. We also consider different experience levels and knowledge and candidates with less experience may be considered for lower-level positions.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.